BOAT International unveils BOAT Lounge and BOAT Radio for the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show

BOAT International is set to introduce two exciting new activations at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show with the launch of the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show and BOAT Radio – creating a new destination for conversation, networking and industry insight at the world's leading superyacht event.

Developed in partnership with the Monaco Yacht Show, the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show has been designed as a premium yet welcoming hub where owners, industry leaders and visitors can meet, relax and engage throughout the four-day show.

Located at the heart of the event, the lounge will host a dynamic programme of editorial discussions, hospitality and networking opportunities, offering visitors a place to connect with the global yachting community while taking a break from the busy show schedule. The BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show will also be the venue for BOAT's second Introduction to Superyacht Ownership (ISYO), a private event bringing together a select group of prospective buyers for an exclusive afternoon of expert insight, open discussion and honest conversation. 

BOAT Radio at the BOAT Lounge

The BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show will also become the home of BOAT Radio, a brand-new live podcast event hosted by BOAT International's award-winning editorial team. Recorded in front of a live audience, BOAT Radio will bring together some of the most influential figures in yachting – including owners, designers, shipyard executives, brokers and industry experts – to explore the stories, trends and innovations shaping the future of the superyacht world.

Visitors will be invited to attend the live recordings throughout the week, with opportunities to take part in post-show discussions with speakers. Every episode will also be available on demand via the BOAT International and Monaco Yacht Show websites, extending the conversations beyond the event itself.

A hub for the global superyacht community  

The launch of the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show and BOAT Radio reflects BOAT International's continued commitment to creating meaningful experiences for the global superyacht community, offering visitors not only access to the world's finest yachts but also the conversations, connections and expertise that are shaping the future of the industry.

Stewart Campbell, managing director of BOAT International, said, "The Monaco Yacht Show is the industry's most important annual gathering, so it feels like the perfect place to launch these new initiatives. The BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show will become a central meeting point for the global yachting community, while BOAT Radio will give visitors the opportunity to hear directly from the people shaping the industry's future. Together, they'll add another dimension to the show experience and reinforce BOAT International's role at the heart of the superyacht world."

Toby Moore, CEO of Informa Prestige, added, “"This year marks an exciting new chapter for the Monaco Yacht Show as we continue to enhance the visitor experience through a range of new initiatives and activations. The BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show and BOAT Radio are a fantastic addition to that vision, creating a vibrant space for conversation, networking and industry insight. By bringing together some of the sector's most influential voices alongside the world's finest yachts, we're creating an even more valuable and engaging experience for everyone who attends.”

Further details on speakers and the full BOAT Radio programme will be announced in the coming months. For sponsorship opportunities in the lounge, please contact Leo.careddu@boatinternationalmedia.com and for content opportunities, please contact Lucy.dunn@boatinternationalmedia.com.